远 yuǎn
far / distant
远 (yuǎn) means "far / distant" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
Words used with 远
离
lí
from (in the context of distance)
火车站
huǒchē zhàn
train station
公里
gōnglǐ
kilometer
地铁
dìtiě
subway
最近
zuìjìn
nearest
决定
juédìng
decision
市中心
shìzhōngxīn
city center
Frequently asked questions
What does 远 (yuǎn) mean in Chinese?
远 (yuǎn) means "far / distant" in Chinese. 远 (yuǎn) means "far / distant" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
How do you use 远 in a sentence?
Use 远 (yuǎn) the way you would use "far / distant" in English, then build longer sentences by adding words you already know around it.
What words are commonly used with 远?
Common words that pair with 远 include 离. Learning these together helps you build complete, natural sentences instead of isolated vocabulary.
What is the difference between 远 (yuǎn) and 现在 (xiànzài)?
Both are high-frequency Chinese words taught early in Speak1000. 远 means "far / distant"; 现在 means "now / right now / currently". The fastest way to tell them apart is to hear each one used in real sentences — our free lessons drill every word in context so the contrast becomes natural.
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